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2011 Bat Festival Agenda
Science Building, 1st and 2nd Floors
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Time Program Presenter Location
10:00 AM Bats of Indiana Dr. John Whitaker, Jr. (ISU Bat Center) Room 299
Indiana is home to 13 different species of bats, including the federally endangered Indiana and gray bats.
Indiana is home to 13 different species of bats, including the federally endangered Indiana and gray bats.
10:00 AM Bats of the World Rob Mies (Organization for Bat Conservation) Room 214
Live bat demonstrations with fruit bats and our very own insectivorous bats. (1 hour program)
Live bat demonstrations with fruit bats and our very own insectivorous bats. (1 hour program)
10:30 AM Bat Research in the 21st Century Dr. Joy O’Keefe (ISU Bat Center) Room 299
Learn how bat research is conducted.
Learn how bat research is conducted.
11:00 AM Backyard Habitats Laura Hohman (ISU Bat Center) Room 299
Backyard Habitats: Bat Houses and Beyond. Learn about bat houses and gardening with native plants!
Backyard Habitats: Bat Houses and Beyond. Learn about bat houses and gardening with native plants!
11:00 AM Bats and Wind Dr. Al Kurta (Eastern Michigan University) Room 214
Learn how a popular alternative energy source affects bats.
Learn how a popular alternative energy source affects bats.
11:30 AM Urbanization and Bats Jason Damm (ISU Bat Center) Room 299
Learn how urbanization affects bats.
Learn how urbanization affects bats.
11:30 AM Saving Bats in Illinois Joe Kath (Illinois DNR) Room 214
Monitoring and recovery efforts for bats in Illinois.
Monitoring and recovery efforts for bats in Illinois.
12:00 PM Bat Houses and Artificial Roosts Dr. Tim Carter (Ball State University) Room 299
Learn about what makes a good bat house and the best places to put them.
Learn about what makes a good bat house and the best places to put them.
12:00 PM Bats and Hibernation Dr. Al Kurta (Eastern Michigan University) Room 214
What really happens during hibernation? Come find out!
What really happens during hibernation? Come find out!
12:30 PM Island Bats Kevin Murray (WEST, Inc.) Room 299
Learn about the incredible species diversity in the tropics.
Learn about the incredible species diversity in the tropics.
12:30 PM Bats of the World Rob Mies (Organization for Bat Conservation) Room 214
Live bat demonstrations with fruit bats and our very own insectivorous bats. (1 hour program)
Live bat demonstrations with fruit bats and our very own insectivorous bats. (1 hour program)
1:00 PM Wabashiki Fish and Wildlife Area Max Miller Room 299
Learn about the beautiful Wabashiki Fish and Wildlife Area right here in Terre Haute.
Learn about the beautiful Wabashiki Fish and Wildlife Area right here in Terre Haute.
1:30 PM Wabashiki Picture Tour Jenny Bodwell (ISU Bat Center) Room 299
Take a tour through the beautiful Wabashiki area through amazing photos.
Take a tour through the beautiful Wabashiki area through amazing photos.
1:30 PM Bats and White Nose Syndrome Dr. Joy O’Keefe (ISU Bat Center) Room 214
Learn about the syndrome that is devastating populations of bats across the eastern United States.
Learn about the syndrome that is devastating populations of bats across the eastern United States.
2:00 PM Bats and Mines Dr. Tim Carter (Ball State University) Room 299
Learn how bats use mines and other underground areas.
Learn how bats use mines and other underground areas.
2:00 PM Bats of the World Rob Mies (Organization for Bat Conservation) Room 214
Live bat demonstrations with fruit bats and our very own insectivorous bats. (1 hour program)
Live bat demonstrations with fruit bats and our very own insectivorous bats. (1 hour program)
2:30 PM Island Bats Kevin Murray (WEST, Inc.) Room 299
Learn about the incredible species diversity in the tropics.
Learn about the incredible species diversity in the tropics.
3:30 PM Live Auction Auctioneer Bill Chamberlain (ISU) Room 299
Bat and other nature related merchandise, books, art, etc. All proceeds will benefit bat conservation.
Bat and other nature related merchandise, books, art, etc. All proceeds will benefit bat conservation.
Live Raptor Presentations!!
Mark Booth from Take Flight! Wildlife Education will be giving raptor demonstrations at 12:00pm and 2:30pm in room 138 (1st floor) as well as an outdoor evening presentation at Dobbs Park at 6:30. Hawks, falcons, and owls will be featured. (Programs last 1 hour)
Mark Booth from Take Flight! Wildlife Education will be giving raptor demonstrations at 12:00pm and 2:30pm in room 138 (1st floor) as well as an outdoor evening presentation at Dobbs Park at 6:30. Hawks, falcons, and owls will be featured. (Programs last 1 hour)
Musical Mark!!
Musical Mark will be entertaining all age groups with songs about bats including “Bat Bop Boogie”, “Count Batula”, and “Got Guano.” Daytime performances will be at 11:30am and 1:30pm in room 297. He will also be performing at the picnic at Dobbs Park.
Musical Mark will be entertaining all age groups with songs about bats including “Bat Bop Boogie”, “Count Batula”, and “Got Guano.” Daytime performances will be at 11:30am and 1:30pm in room 297. He will also be performing at the picnic at Dobbs Park.
Educational and Environmental Exhibits:
Indiana Department of Natural Resources, IDNR Division of Reclamation, Indiana Karst Conservancy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Indiana State University Recycling Center, Organization for Bat Conservation, Wabash Valley Audubon Society, Oubache Land Trust, JF New and Associates Inc., Indiana Native Plant and Wildflower Society, Sycamore Trails, Wild Care, Terre Haute Parks and Recreation
Indiana Department of Natural Resources, IDNR Division of Reclamation, Indiana Karst Conservancy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Indiana State University Recycling Center, Organization for Bat Conservation, Wabash Valley Audubon Society, Oubache Land Trust, JF New and Associates Inc., Indiana Native Plant and Wildflower Society, Sycamore Trails, Wild Care, Terre Haute Parks and Recreation
On Going: Inflatable cave, kids activity centers, informational exhibits, live bat display, Edible Bats Bake Sale, and bat merchandise for sale including the new “Bats of Kansas” on sale for the first time.
Face Painting in room 205 from 11:00-3:00.
Evening Events at Dobbs Park
6PM to 9PM Picnic at Dobbs A vendor cart with many items to choose from including hamburgers, veggie
burgers, taco in a bag, nachos supreme, hot dogs, BBQ pork (with chips and pickle), and lemon shake-ups will be present as well as a stand selling homemade ice cream.
8PM to 10PM Bat Research Night Learn how bat scientists study bats in Indiana.
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6:00pm - 9:00pm - Bat Boutique - Near food area
Such merchandise as books, t-shirts, jewelry, and much more.
Such merchandise as books, t-shirts, jewelry, and much more.
6:00pm - 8:30pm - Musical Mark - Located in the Amphitheater
Musical Mark will be entertaining all age groups with songs about bats including “Bat Bop Boogie”, “Count Batula”, and “Got Guano”.
Musical Mark will be entertaining all age groups with songs about bats including “Bat Bop Boogie”, “Count Batula”, and “Got Guano”.
6:00pm - 8:30pm - Kids’ Activities - Located in the Native American Museum
Receive an activity/coloring book and make a bat clip magnet.
Receive an activity/coloring book and make a bat clip magnet.
6:00pm - 8:30pm - Face Painting - Located in the Native American Museum
Get a batty design painted on your cheek or hand.
Get a batty design painted on your cheek or hand.
6:00pm - 8:30pm - Kids’ Netting Demos - Located near the front shelters
This activity is designed to allow kids to try their hand at bat research. Using a stuffed bat, they will be able to take it out of the net, weigh and measure it, and fill out a data sheet just like bat biologists do in the field.
*Evening Events are Weather Permitting
This activity is designed to allow kids to try their hand at bat research. Using a stuffed bat, they will be able to take it out of the net, weigh and measure it, and fill out a data sheet just like bat biologists do in the field.
*Evening Events are Weather Permitting
Bat Festival Sponsors include:
The Shirley A. Chamberlain Memorial Fund, Duke Energy, Knotts and Associates Inc., David and Rebecca Rubin, The Volkers Group, LLC, Baesler’s Market, John J. Meier D.D.S., Randall Stevens M. D., Niles Newton Jewelers, Roly Poly, Pepsi, William Brett Living Trust, DOT Scientific, Dr. Isiah Pittman, Marshall and Becca Parks, Nilah Bonham O.D. P.C., Sugar Creek Scrap, Cardno JFNew, Terre Haute Convention and Visitors Bureau
The Shirley A. Chamberlain Memorial Fund, Duke Energy, Knotts and Associates Inc., David and Rebecca Rubin, The Volkers Group, LLC, Baesler’s Market, John J. Meier D.D.S., Randall Stevens M. D., Niles Newton Jewelers, Roly Poly, Pepsi, William Brett Living Trust, DOT Scientific, Dr. Isiah Pittman, Marshall and Becca Parks, Nilah Bonham O.D. P.C., Sugar Creek Scrap, Cardno JFNew, Terre Haute Convention and Visitors Bureau
